SUBJECT: Adversity
TITLE: How do you handle bad news?
PROPOSITION: To study what the Bible teaches regarding how to handle bad news.
OBJECTIVE: That each would know these Bible principles so that when bad news come his way that he will be able to manage it.
INTRODUCTION:
“The Good Father” God spoke well of Abraham and called him a good father to his family (Genesis 18). He gives us an example today of what a good father is and how fathers are to be. In following his example we seek to understand a good father through him. Abraham was a good father […]
Part 1 When we think about the word “missions” what naturally comes to our mind are specific works (primarily in other countries) in which the church participates by either contributing funds or sending individuals to be involved. The Latin root behind the English word “mission” simply meant “to send.” In the secular sense, the word […]
On the morning of July 4th, 1776, the founding fathers signed the declaration of independence. Later on that same day, a British armada carrying some 34,000 British soldiers began landing on Staten Island where Lt. Gen. Sir William Howe made his headquarters. On August 22nd, the British began preparing to cross from Staten Island to […]
Listen Date written: April 21st, 2007Scripture ref: Acts 8:5-12 SUBJECT: Salvation TITLE: Conversion Accounts – Samaritans PROPOSITION: In the conversion of the Samaritans, there was a 1) Proclamation, 2) Previous Practice, 3) Penitence and Profession, 4) Preservation. Objectives: That we would know what the Bible teaches regarding true conversion and faithfulness. INTRODUCTION: 1. Read: Acts […]
Listen Date written: April 7th, 2007Scripture ref: Psalm 22:11-21 SUBJECT: Jesus TITLE: The Hand That Was Wounded PROPOSITION: The hand that was wounded 1) Brought compassion, mercy, and forgiveness, 2) Bled for the sins of the world, 3) Broke the bondage of sin, 4) Binds us together in brotherhood. OBJECTIVE: That each would appreciate what […]
Listen Date written: March 31st, 2007Scripture ref: 1 Corinthians 3:1-3 SUBJECT: Christian Growth TITLE: Milk and Meat PROPOSITION: When considering milk and meat we notice 1) the content of milk and meat is similar, 2) the consistency of milk and meat are different, 3) the consumption of milk and meat is different as well. OBJECTIVE: […]
Romans 14:1 in the NIV says, “Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on disputable matters.” The ESV reads, “As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions.” The ASV says, “But him that is weak in faith receive ye, yet not for decision of […]
Listen Date written: March 17th, 2007 Scripture ref: John 20:26-28 SUBJECT: Jesus TITLE: Jesus Is Lord PROPOSITION: That Jesus is Lord means that Jesus is the One Who 1) Controls all things, 2) Was Crowned with Glory and Honor, and 3) Commands my Allegiance. OBJECTIVE: That each understand the significance of the fact that Jesus […]
Some battles in life are fought and instantly won; passing tests, playing games, solving a puzzle in the newspaper, or winning at a sporting event. We preoccupy ourselves with these “battles” because they give us instantaneous gratification and bring us a measure of pleasure and self assurance. Some battles are fought for a while and […]
Listen Date written: March 11th, 2007Scripture ref: Exodus 20:1-17 The First and Second Commandments – Idolatry SUBJECT: Idolatry TITLE: The Ten Commandments #1 and #2. PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at the first and second commandments. Objectives: That we would be familiar with the ten commandments and know more about them and specifically […]
“The Old and New Testaments” Many do not understand the differences between the Old and the New Testaments. In this lesson those differences will be explained. Between the Old Testament and the New, there is a difference of 1) Scope of People, 2) Their Relationship to the Cross, 3) Purpose. Each person should be able […]
I’ve never quite had an experience like crossing the border south of the border between Costa Rica and Panama. We arrived at the border late Wednesday night, the evening of January 31st, after a long eight hour bus ride from San Jose through the mountains that caused me to regret having eaten as much as […]
On just about any mission trip, one thing can be assured, there are going to be some interesting stories. Recently, while in Panama, I had the opportunity to participate in a youth camp for a few days. Around 4:00 AM, Thursday, February 1st, 2007, I awoke to embark upon such a camp. We did so […]
“Be Sure Your Sins Will Find You Out” As the children of Israel were about to enter the land of Canaan, some of the tribes wanted to settle on the East side of the Jordan. Moses told them that they could, but they would have to fight with the rest of their brothers on the […]
Listen to A Formula For Honest Living Date written: January 27th, 2007 Scripture ref: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 SUBJECT: Self Control, Passage Study TITLE: A Forumula for Honest Living PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at three commands that result in honest living: 1) Study to be quiet. 2) Do your own business. 3) Work […]
Rend Your Hearts and Not Your Garments – Bible Lesson by Kevin Cauley on the attitude of penitence and lowliness required by God of man
A lot of what we accomplish in life depends upon our focus. The story is told of the golfer Arnold Palmer, who, in the 1961 Master’s finals was approached by a friend and congratulated on his victory a few shots prior to his finish. Palmer is on record as saying that in that moment he […]
Listen Date written: January 6th, 2007 Scripture ref: Philippians 3:13-16 SUBJECT: New Year TITLE: I Resign and Resolve PROPOSITION: I resign to my failures and resolve to be spiritually successful. I resign to my excuses and resolve to do what needs to be done. I resign to my apathy and resolve to care about others. […]
Listen Date written: December 31st, 2006 Scripture ref: 2 Corinthians 13:5 SUBJECT: God’s People, New Year TITLE: Who Am I? PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at the question, “Who Am I?” OBJECTIVE: That on the eve of the New Year, we know who we are and what our purpose is in life. INTRODUCTION: […]